Cleveland was in a jubilant mood after blowing out Atlanta 118–88 in Game 4, and Smith took his celebration to social media. While Thompson was busy answering a question, Smith whipped out his cell phone and encouraged his teammates to smile for the photo. The trio broke from the news conference to smile and flash peace signs before continuing on with the question-and-answer period.

Advancing to the Finals is a major step in what has been a whirlwind season for Smith, who began the year with the lowly Knicks. Instead of finishing the season in New York, where first-year coach Derek Fisher's team won just 17 games, Smith was shipped to the Cavaliers with Iman Shumpert in a midseason trade. Suddenly, he went from a team that missed the playoffs in 2014 and 2015 to a Cavaliers team that won 53 games and is set to face either the Warriors or the Rockets in the Finals.

More NBA

We've Got Apps Too

Get expert analysis, unrivaled access, and the award-winning storytelling only SI can provide - from Peter King, Tom Verducci, Lee Jenkins, Seth Davis, and more - delivered straight to you, along with up-to-the-minute news and live scores.